Iowa Rental inspections

Can the city inspect my rental property in Iowa?

Iowa cities with 15,000 or more people must have a housing code, and a city that adopts or is subject to one must run regular rental inspections, inspections on complaint and certification of inspected rental housing. Statute text: "shall adopt enforcement procedures, which shall include a program for regular rental inspections, rental inspections upon receipt of complaints, and certification of inspected rental housing" (Iowa Code § 364.17(2)-(3)).

Verified Source: Iowa Code § 364.17(2)-(3) · last checked 2026-10-17